May is the month of preservation of buildings and spaces. Everyone has a place that matters to them. A place that created unique experiences for them. This Place Matters is a national campaign strives to encourage people to share the places that matter most to them. Even though Six Corners is not a physical building, it is a place. A place is a space that has meaning and some our small business owners wanted to share that why Six Corners matters to them.

Josi's Frozen Yogurt Cafe4032 N. Milwaukee Ave.

This Place Matters because of the community connection. Barbara started Josi’s Frozen Yogurt as a small business owner with a great idea and big risk in 2013. When the idea to start her own business became reality, she decided that Six Corners was the place. Not only because of her extensive market research, but also because it felt right. Although she had be a resident of the neighborhood for 15 years, she grew up in this area and has memories of shopping with her mother at Six Corners as well as getting her braces at this sears. She is an active member of the community, working with the alderman and in fundraising projects for the local schools. Stop by Josi’s to enjoy high quality frozen yogurt and pizza, as well as genuine conversation!

Fischman Public House4065 N. Milwaukee Ave.

This Place Matters because of the relationships. Shanna and Gus have been in the community working with Fischman Liquors and Tavern for more than 20 years. They even met at Fishman’s! Because the have been in the community for such a long time and because of their great personalities, they have gained a large regular support from the community. When they announced that they were closing their location in Jefferson Park, many members of the community were sad. However, Shanna and Gus knew that this was not the end of Fischman's. They were getting phone calls from surrounding communities requesting that they relocate to their community. However, they chose to relocate in six corners location because they did not want to jeopardize the space they have created in order to give back to their neighborhood.

Community Tavern4038 N. Milwaukee Ave.

This Place Matters because of its vision. Quay dreamed of a place that he could walk to, have great food and drinks, and meet up with people in the area. Instead of just wishing, he decided to take action with his industry expertise and opened Community Tavern. Not only has it united community members through regular dinner service, but it has also been a business that cultivates place. Due to its recognition as a fine dining establishment, Community has brought first-time visitors from all over the city to experience the life of Six Corners. Quay’s goal is to expand and continue to develop places that the community is proud of.

Today's Avon 4057 N. Milwaukee Ave.

This Place Matters because of its friendships. Rosa has lived two blocks away from Six Corners for 30 years, and has owned her business, Today’s Avon, for over 9 years. This time has given her the chance to notice the changes in the neighborhood as well as develop strong relationships with her customers. To Rosa, conversation comes easy and you can find yourself in her shop looking for one thing, but end up staying hours telling stories and talking about each others’ family.